Origins: The Tennis Bracelet

Served from the gilded chronicles of jewellery lore, this is a tale spun in diamonds. An odyssey of elegance, each link and stone, a story of timeless beauty.

Making its debut in the roaring twenties and inspired by the art deco era, the Diamond Line Bracelet (as it was once known) was an assemblage of square-cut diamonds designed to be draped along the wrist in a seamless row of opulence. Well-heeled women piled them onto their wrists whispering tales of sophistication and glamour.

Fast forward to the age of disco and glam, by the 1970s fine jewellery had entered a new era and the Diamond Line Bracelet took a serendipitous turn. As the story goes, it was when 18-time Grand Slam winner Chris Evert unintentionally made history by trading out her signature tri-striped sweatbands for a delicate string of diamonds that a new moniker entered the fashion lexicon. 

Catching the light of the sun, down on the courts, Evert’s bracelet went flying off her arm mid play at the US Open one fateful day. As the gold bracelet broke and fell to the ground, play was briefly suspended until it was found. Enter a new icon, the Diamond Tennis Bracelet.

Paying tribute to the original aesthetic of the storied bracelet, Lucy Folk’s craftsmanship has reimagined a classic with her own personal twist. Staying true to the uniformly cut diamonds secured in a continuous, articulated setting, Folk has included her indelible signature, the texture gold bezel for a harmonious blend of old and new. 

Weaving innovation into tradition, the monochrome brilliance of the traditional diamond gives way to a new kaleidoscopic expression. Coloured sapphires, rubies, and green garnets create a Rainbow Tennis Bracelet in a vivid composition.

From the glamour of the 1920s to the accidental spotlight on the tennis courts in the 1970s, the Tennis Bracelet has evolved into a symbol of enduring grace. Its journey is not just a narrative of style but a tale of happenstance.

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